Apprentice Pensions Technician

Cheshire West and Chester; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Employee rewards programme

Retail discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Investors in People Gold

Job summary

Cheshire Pension Fund Service is offering an Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Pension Technician. This role provides hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification, with support from a line manager and mentor throughout a 12 to 18 month online programme culminating in an End Point Assessment.

The apprenticeship is part of an award‑winning programme; it includes generous benefits, flexible working, and a strong development focus through Investors in People Gold

Job description

Ready to start your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheshire Pension Fund Service as an Apprentice Pension Technician. Whether you're leaving education, looking for your first career step, or wanting to develop valuable professional skills, this apprenticeship offers the chance to gain hands‑on experience whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of our supportive and welcoming Pension Service team, you'll learn from experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and play an important role in delivering services that support thousands of pension scheme members.

Alongside your day‑to‑day role, you will work towards the Level 3 Pensions Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. The programme typically lasts 12 to18 months, fully online learning, followed by an End Point Assessment period of up to 2 months. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be supported by a dedicated line manager, workplace mentor, programme tutor and our Inclusive Apprenticeship coordinator.

You’ll be joining an award‑winning apprenticeship programme that has been recognised as a Top 100 Apprentice Employer, Regional Apprenticeship Employer of the Year, a CIPD National Finalist for Apprenticeship Scheme of the Year, and most recently Highly Commended Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Employer of the Year.

We offer modern, collaborative workspaces, flexible ways of working, and a range of excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, employee rewards programme, retail discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme. We're also proud to hold Investors in People Gold accreditation, recognising our commitment to supporting and developing our people.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Make a difference. Grow your career. Play Your Part.

We are a Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community.

Please [e-mail]@cheshirewestandchester.gov.ukif you would like more information.

Shortlisted candidates are expected to be invited to interview during the week commencing 16 November, with interviews scheduled to take place during the week commencing 23 November.

Information about the apprenticeship standard & End Point Assessment please follow link Pensions administrator / Skills England

For further information about Apprenticeships at Cheshire West and Chester Council click here

We may close this job when a suitable number of applications have been received.

Please note that this Apprenticeship is subject to your eligibility to undertake this Apprenticeship Programme. This will be checked by our training provider partner.